Growing Bachelor Button Flowers From Seed

Also known as cornflowers, bachelor buttons (Centaurea cyanus) are a joy in the summer garden. They come in a range of bright colors, most commonly blue, but also pink, maroon, and lavender. Bachelor buttons are easy to grow from seed, and they're great for attracting beneficial pollinators.
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How To Successfully Grow Peppers

How To Successfully Grow Peppers

Peppers are sensitive plants. They like warmth, but not overly hot weather. Peppers also need a long growing season and a specific nutrient boost for the soil. The best way...

How To Successfully Grow Pe...

Peppers are sensitive plants. They like warmth, but not overly hot weather. Peppers also need...

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8 Reasons To Grow Vegetables In A Raised Bed

8 Reasons To Grow Vegetables In A Raised Bed

Raised bed gardens offer many advantages over traditional dug-in-the-ground gardens. Each garden type has its place, but if you've been thinking of raised bed gardening, here's some reasons why it's...

8 Reasons To Grow Vegetable...

Raised bed gardens offer many advantages over traditional dug-in-the-ground gardens. Each garden type has its...

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What To Grow When You Have No Outdoor Space

What To Grow When You Have No Outdoor Space

Do you have windows that face south? Or west? Or east? If so, then you can grow herbs and other plants indoors! Being in an apartment does not mean you...

What To Grow When You Have ...

Do you have windows that face south? Or west? Or east? If so, then you...

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Ways To Reduce Nitrogen in the Soil

Ways To Reduce Nitrogen in the Soil

Beautiful, lush, green plants are lovely, but there's a problem if they have very few or very small fruits or flowers. You likely have an overabundance of nitrogen in your...

Ways To Reduce Nitrogen in ...

Beautiful, lush, green plants are lovely, but there's a problem if they have very few...

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Types of Soil and Why It Matters

Types of Soil and Why It Matters

Soil is the foundation from which all plants grow. Do not take it for granted. The success of the garden relies heavily on the health of the soil. Soil contains...

Types of Soil and Why It Ma...

Soil is the foundation from which all plants grow. Do not take it for granted....

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Making Amazing Compost with Yard Waste

Making Amazing Compost with Yard Waste

There are many ways to create compost. The method most people are familiar with uses kitchen scraps. However, vegetable and fruit peelings aren't necessary to make rich, healthy compost. A...

Making Amazing Compost with...

There are many ways to create compost. The method most people are familiar with uses...

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